Etiology of autism spectrum disorders: Genes, environment, or both?
Shaw CA, Sheth S, Li D, Tomljenovic L. Etiology of autism spectrum
disorders: Genes, environment, or both? OA Autism 2014 Jun 10;2(2):11.
http://www.oapublishinglondon.com/article/1368#
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Weighted Blankets Made with Hugs in Wilton, CT
Weighted Blankets
Made with Hugs in Wilton, CT
Gloria Bass has been helping people with special needs here at home (and elsewhere) for a very long time. Not only is her work motivated out of family love, but she helped build the Wilton Family Y Special Needs program and has advocated on the state and federal levels to help protect children who learn differently in school.
Made with Hugs in Wilton, CT
Gloria Bass has been helping people with special needs here at home (and elsewhere) for a very long time. Not only is her work motivated out of family love, but she helped build the Wilton Family Y Special Needs program and has advocated on the state and federal levels to help protect children who learn differently in school.
Now she has started a business called Sensory Snuggle Blankets,
hand-making therapeutic weighted blankets. They help children and adults
with autism, sensory processing disorder, ADHD, hyperactivity and other
challenges by gently providing pressure to helping calm and soothe.
It’s something she learned about years ago.
Read more.....http://sensorysnuggles.com/about
Read more.....http://sensorysnuggles.com/about
Same measles strain seen in Calif., Philippines outbreaks
From Reuters (2/18):
Same measles strain seen in Calif., Philippines outbreaks
Researchers at the California Department of Public Health have found that 30 measles specimens they examined from cases in the state belong to the genotype B3, the strain associated with a recent outbreak in the Philippines. The strain has been observed in 14 countries as well as at least six states in the U.S. within the previous six months, officials said.
Same measles strain seen in Calif., Philippines outbreaks
Researchers at the California Department of Public Health have found that 30 measles specimens they examined from cases in the state belong to the genotype B3, the strain associated with a recent outbreak in the Philippines. The strain has been observed in 14 countries as well as at least six states in the U.S. within the previous six months, officials said.
Antioxidant Reverses Multiple Sclerosis-Like Disease In Mice
From MitoQ: The Official Blog for Healthy Aging
Antioxidant Reverses Multiple Sclerosis-Like Disease In Mice
A single antioxidant could hold the key to eradicating multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new study. Researchers from Oregon Health & Science University have discovered that the antioxidant MitoQ can reverse symptoms in a mouse model of the neurodegenerative disease. The findings stand to transform the outlook for millions of patients worldwide...
Antioxidant Reverses Multiple Sclerosis-Like Disease In Mice
A single antioxidant could hold the key to eradicating multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new study. Researchers from Oregon Health & Science University have discovered that the antioxidant MitoQ can reverse symptoms in a mouse model of the neurodegenerative disease. The findings stand to transform the outlook for millions of patients worldwide...
Common Allergy Medication May Be Effective at Killing the Bacteria That Causes Lyme Disease
From Infection Control Today (2/10/15):
Common Allergy Medication May Be Effective at Killing the Bacteria That Causes Lyme Disease
http://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/…/common-allergy-medic…
Common Allergy Medication May Be Effective at Killing the Bacteria That Causes Lyme Disease
http://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/…/common-allergy-medic…
Christie supports parental choice in child immunizations
From Reuters (2/2):
Christie supports parental choice in child immunizations
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a Republican, called for balance in the child immunization debate, saying that parents should have some "measure of choice" regarding the issue. New Jersey Assemblyman Herb Conaway called Christie's comments "irresponsible." Conaway, a Democrat, added, "The only thing government has to balance is what's best for the overall public health, and that means unambiguously supporting vaccinations."
Christie supports parental choice in child immunizations
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a Republican, called for balance in the child immunization debate, saying that parents should have some "measure of choice" regarding the issue. New Jersey Assemblyman Herb Conaway called Christie's comments "irresponsible." Conaway, a Democrat, added, "The only thing government has to balance is what's best for the overall public health, and that means unambiguously supporting vaccinations."
Nestlé Health Science to Invest $65 Million in a Biotech Start-Up
From NY Times (1/6/15):
Nestlé Health Science to Invest $65 Million in a Biotech Start-Up
By Michael J. de la Merced
"Four years after opening for business, a subsidiary of Nestlé specializing in nutritional therapy is striking one of its most prominent investments to date with a bet on experimental treatments for the bacteria within the human body.
Nestlé Health Science to Invest $65 Million in a Biotech Start-Up
By Michael J. de la Merced
"Four years after opening for business, a subsidiary of Nestlé specializing in nutritional therapy is striking one of its most prominent investments to date with a bet on experimental treatments for the bacteria within the human body.
Nestlé Health Science plans to announce on Tuesday that it has invested
$65 million in Seres Health, a start-up based in Cambridge, Mass., that
focuses on restoring the “microbiome” — the host of microorganisms that
provide vital functions for humans. The company’s current focus
includes treatments for infectious diseases as well as metabolic and
inflammatory illnesses...."
http://dealbook.nytimes.com/…/nestle-health-sciences-to-i…/…
http://dealbook.nytimes.com/…/nestle-health-sciences-to-i…/…
Scrutiny for Laxatives as a Childhood Remedy
From NY Times (1/5/15):
Scrutiny for Laxatives as a Childhood Remedy
By CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS
The Food and Drug Administration has raised new questions about the safety of an adult laxative routinely given to constipated children, sometimes daily for years....
Scrutiny for Laxatives as a Childhood Remedy
By CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS
The Food and Drug Administration has raised new questions about the safety of an adult laxative routinely given to constipated children, sometimes daily for years....
CDC predicts a tough flu season
From HealthDay News (12/4):
CDC predicts a tough flu season
CDC officials warned that the flu vaccine may be less effective than usual this year, contributing to a difficult flu season. The aggressive H3N2 strain -- responsible for more flu-related deaths than others -- is circulating, and testing has identified mutations that may reduce vaccine efficacy. The CDC recommends doctors immediately give antiviral drugs to patients believed to be infected, especially young children, seniors and patients with chronic diseases, instead of waiting for test results.
CDC predicts a tough flu season
CDC officials warned that the flu vaccine may be less effective than usual this year, contributing to a difficult flu season. The aggressive H3N2 strain -- responsible for more flu-related deaths than others -- is circulating, and testing has identified mutations that may reduce vaccine efficacy. The CDC recommends doctors immediately give antiviral drugs to patients believed to be infected, especially young children, seniors and patients with chronic diseases, instead of waiting for test results.
Study ties preeclampsia to childhood autism, developmental delay
From Medical News Today (12/9):
Study ties preeclampsia to childhood autism, developmental delay
Mothers of children with either developmental delay or autism were more likely to have suffered severe preeclampsia, placental insufficiency or both during pregnancy than mothers who had typically developing offspring, according to a study in JAMA Pediatrics.
Study ties preeclampsia to childhood autism, developmental delay
Mothers of children with either developmental delay or autism were more likely to have suffered severe preeclampsia, placental insufficiency or both during pregnancy than mothers who had typically developing offspring, according to a study in JAMA Pediatrics.
How much arsenic is in your rice?
How much arsenic is in your rice?
Consumer Reports' new data and guidelines are important for everyone but especially for gluten avoiders
http://www.consumerreports.org/…/how-much-arsenic…/index.htm
Consumer Reports' new data and guidelines are important for everyone but especially for gluten avoiders
http://www.consumerreports.org/…/how-much-arsenic…/index.htm
Heavy metal poisoning: probiotic could protect children, pregnant women
10/7/14: Heavy metal poisoning: probiotic could protect children, pregnant women
According to a recent study published in mBio, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology, yogurt containing probiotic bacteria successfully protected children and pregnant women against the effects of heavy metal exposure.
According to a recent study published in mBio, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology, yogurt containing probiotic bacteria successfully protected children and pregnant women against the effects of heavy metal exposure.
A comparison of temporal trends in United States autism prevalence to trends in suspected environmental factors
From Environmental Health (9/5/14):
A comparison of temporal trends in United States autism prevalence to trends in suspected environmental factors
by Cynthia D Nevison
http://www.ehjournal.net/content/13/1/73/abstract
A comparison of temporal trends in United States autism prevalence to trends in suspected environmental factors
by Cynthia D Nevison
http://www.ehjournal.net/content/13/1/73/abstract
This Physician’s Assessment of Flu Vaccines in Pregnancy
From Safe Minds (9/24/14): This Physician’s Assessment of Flu Vaccines in Pregnancy
By Cindy Schneider, M.D., SafeMinds Scientific & Clinical Advisory Board Member
http://www.safeminds.org/…/physicians-assessment-flu-vacci…/
By Cindy Schneider, M.D., SafeMinds Scientific & Clinical Advisory Board Member
http://www.safeminds.org/…/physicians-assessment-flu-vacci…/
Mothers of children with autism less likely to have taken iron supplements in pregnancy, study shows
From Science Daily (9/22):
Mothers of children with autism less likely to have taken iron supplements in pregnancy, study shows
Mothers of children with autism are significantly less likely to report taking iron supplements before and during their pregnancies than the mothers of children who are developing normally, a study by researchers.
Mothers of children with autism less likely to have taken iron supplements in pregnancy, study shows
Mothers of children with autism are significantly less likely to report taking iron supplements before and during their pregnancies than the mothers of children who are developing normally, a study by researchers.
Article: Autism research study finds treatment in infants removes symptoms
Article: Autism research study finds treatment in infants removes symptoms
http://blog.sfgate.com/…/autism-research-study-finds-treat…/
http://blog.sfgate.com/…/autism-research-study-finds-treat…/
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